Cartier "The Egyptian Temple Panther Portico Mystery Clock"

• manual winding lever movement, 15 jewels, movement housed within the gold and black marble top, engraved panther and column motif, a hinged lid opening to reveal access to the movement, pink coral trim, the dial made of smokey quartz, gold and diamond-set hands with emerald triangular tips, pink coral bezel encased within an octgonal gold and black mother-of-pearl case, suspended from a gold, diamond and rock crystal attachment, either side with two substantial rock crystal fluted columns with flared tulip form capitals, gold and diamond-set accents on two pink coral square feet, positioned between the two columns a finely sculptured gold, diamond and black enamel prowling panther set with emerald eyes, on a heavy rectangular black agate and gold base • case, base signed and numbered, lid to movement signed, movement signed    

This majestic clock is in great condition and recently serviced in November 2011. Some slight tarnishing to some of the gold but this can be cleaned, surface scuffs to the gold rectangular top, overall in very presentable condition, movement is in working order.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The total diamond weight is approximately 12 carats. 
The total weight of the clock is 6.54 kilograms.
With a Cartier presentation box identically numbered.